Caution – Cadillac 2004 SRX User Manual

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(Low Speed): Put the lever in this position for

slow, steady wiping cycles.

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(High Speed): Put the lever in this position for

rapid wiping cycles.

If the windshield wipers are in use for about six seconds
while you are driving, the exterior lamps will come on
automatically if the exterior lamp control is in AUTO.
See “Wiper-Activated Headlamps” listed previously for
more information.

Be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades
before using them. If they’re frozen to the windshield,
gently loosen or thaw them. If the blades do become
damaged, install new blades or blade inserts. For more
information, see

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

on page 5-56.

Heavy snow or ice can overload the wiper motor.
A circuit breaker will stop the motor until it cools down.
Clear away snow or ice to prevent an overload.

Windshield Washer

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CAUTION:

In freezing weather, do not use your washer
until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the
washer fluid can form ice on the windshield,
blocking your vision.

The windshield washer button is located at the end of
the windshield wiper lever.

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(Washer Fluid): Press the button with this symbol

located at the end of the windshield washer lever to
wash the windshield. Washer fluid will squirt onto
the windshield and the wipers will run for a few cycles
to clear the windshield. For more wash cycles, press and
hold the button.

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